Housing incentive hearing Tuesday

The Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the Workforce Housing Incentive Program legislation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hearing will be held in the council chambers, 600 4th Ave., Seattle. The legislation, which Mayor Greg Nickels champions, aims to create more affordable housing.

The council shares that goal, but concerns have arisen recently among developers and others in the business community about the program’s timing in an uncertain economy – and whether or not it is feasible.

The council’s Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will consider the legislation at a meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m., as well as Nov. 19 and also in December.